CVE-2020-2178: XXE vulnerability in Jenkins Parasoft Findings Plugin
Summary
CVE-2020-2178: XXE vulnerability in Jenkins Parasoft Findings Plugin. Affects com.parasoft:parasoft-findings versions < 10.4.4. Fixed in 10.4.4. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Parasoft Findings Plugin is a static analysis parser for various Parasoft products that integrates with the Warnings Plugin and Warnings NG Plugin in Jenkins. It allows users to analyze code quality and identify potential issues. The plugin version 10.4.3 and earlier does not properly configure its XML parser, making it vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE) attacks. This means that an attacker who can control the input files for the Parasoft Findings parser can exploit this vulnerability to extract secrets from the Jenkins controller or perform server-side request forgery.
Vulnerability Detail
The XXE vulnerability in the Parasoft Findings Plugin allows an attacker to manipulate XML input files to trigger the parsing of malicious external entities. By crafting a specially designed file, an attacker can extract sensitive information from the Jenkins controller or perform server-side request forgery. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
10.4.4
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to upgrade to the fixed version of the Parasoft Findings Plugin to address the XXE vulnerability.
Conclusion
The XXE vulnerability in the Jenkins Parasoft Findings Plugin can be mitigated by upgrading to version 10.4.4 or newer. It is crucial to keep Jenkins and its plugins up to date to ensure the security of the CI/CD pipeline. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows an attacker to extract sensitive information from the Jenkins controller or perform server-side request forgery, potentially leading to unauthorized access or further attacks.
Versions 10.4.3 and earlier of the Parasoft Findings Plugin are affected by this vulnerability.
Yes, upgrading to Parasoft Findings Plugin version 10.4.4 or newer will fix this vulnerability.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Upgrading to the fixed version is the recommended solution.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 7.1, indicating a high severity level.
